Introduction
Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, model and businessman, best known for his role as "Papa Chen" in My Binondo Girl and in the television drama Be Careful With My Heart as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim.
Career
In 2011, Yap launched his career in ABS-CBN via My Binondo Girl where he played Kim Chiu's father, Chen Sy.
In 2012, Yap made several appearances in the network. He played a recurring character in Walang Hanggan as Henry de Dios. But it was his role as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim, where he co-starred alongside Jodi Santamaria in the daytime drama Be Careful With My Heart that catapulted him to fame spreading to other countries and made him a household name. The show ran from 2012 to 2014 due to its large following and loyal fanbase. Be Careful With My Heart would go on to have worldwide tours, concerts, an album, and has been aired in numerous other continents.
After his stint with Be Careful With My Heart, Yap starred in Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita, where his character was paired with Vina Morales, and Ang Probinsyano, portraying as an antagonistic character by the name of Philip, and had a special participation in My Super D. and Till I Met You.
In 2016, he and Sta. Maria reunited onscreen and topbilled the romantic film The Achy Breaky Hearts which was a box office success. Because of this, there is a strong clamor for them to also reunite on television.
On his singing career, Yap along with fellow chinito crooner Richard Poon collaborated in an album and a major concert.
He topbilled the last installment of Regal Films' Filipino-Chinese drama Mano Po 7: Chinoy. He is also set to do a teleserye next year.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | Till I Met You | Oliver Duico | ABS-CBN |
| My Super D | Delta / original Super D | ||
| 2015–2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Philip Tang | |
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Carlo Asuncion | |
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Chairman Peter Tan/Mang Bai/former Kungfu Chinito | ||
| Home Sweetie Home | Dr. Richard Dee | ||
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful With My Heart | Richard "Sir Chief" Lim | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Henry De Dios | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma | Edgar | ||
| 2011–2012 | My Binondo Girl | Chen "Papa Chen" Sy | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Jandy | |
Movies
| Movies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2013 | Ekstra | Himself (cameo) |
| 2014 | Past Tense | Old Babs |
| 2014 | Praybeyt Benjamin 2 | General Wilson Chua |
| 2015 | You're Still The One | Vincent |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Glicerio Santos |
| 2016 | Just the 3 of Us | Capt. Alex Gatchalian |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Frank Sison |
| 2016 | Mano Po 7: Chinoy | Wilson Wong, Sr. |
Music
Popular music by Richard Yap
- Popular Music by "Richard Yap" Album
- Promise Ain't Enough
- I Think I'm in Love Again
- Don't Know What to Say (Don't Know What to Do)
- Can Find No Reason
- You Take My Breath Away
- Chasing Cars
- High
- After Glow
- Oh Babe (Chinese Version)
- Please Be Careful With My Heart (w/ Jodi Sta. Maria)
- Salamat
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2012 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Breakthrough Performance of an Actor | My Binondo Girl | Won |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Nominated | ||
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Favorite Anak TV Makabata Stars (shared with Jodi Sta. Maria) | N/A | Won | |
| 2013 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance (shared with Be Careful with My Heart cast) | Be Careful With My Heart | Won |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team on Television (shared with Jodi Sta. Maria) | Won | ||
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Won | ||
| 2014 | 1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor | Won | |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team on Television (shared with Jodi Sta. Maria) | Won | ||
Personal life
Yap was born and raised in Cebu City. He graduated from Sacred Heart School and De La Salle University. Coming from a family who loves to cook, Richard aspired a to be chef in his younger years.
As he said in one of his interviews, he is a full-blooded Chinese that was born and raised in the Philippines.